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Event:
ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson works Law's body with a nice hook.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Law.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Johnson cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Law has been cut.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Law is rocked!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Law on that attempt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson digs a right hand into Law's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Law's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law is trying to stall.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Johnson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Law crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Law's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Johnson!
Bob Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.
Franco is pushing Law up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Law's ribcage. Law let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Franco rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Franco gets control of Law's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franco is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Franco manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Law wants to break free but Franco has control.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Law looking to score a takedown here. Franco is defending well but Law drives through and ends up in Franco's guard.#SUB2#
Franco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Law postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Law knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Law throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Franco's body to avoid the submission. Franco has instead reached around Law's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Franco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. McDonald catches Law right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Law has been cut.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Law postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it. #T1#
Law wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Law tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
McDonald cracks Law with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McDonald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Law to stand back up!#ROC#
Law is rocked!#CL#
McDonald darts in and clinches Law up against the cage.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald dips a shoulder and cracks Law with a mighty uppercut! Law falls back against the cage and McDonald unloads with a barrage of strikes! Law is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McDonald screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!
Trevor McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Law.
The Crab is not content to let Law control the position.
The Crab wants to control but Law postures up.
The Crab stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Law trying to control the position but The Crab is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1#
The Crab can't do much from the bottom here.
Law tries to advance to mount but The Crab denies him.
The Crab tries to buck Law off but Law is having none of it.
The Crab sneaks back into half guard.
The Crab keeping control of the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law thows a huge punch but The Crab dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab is trying is best to control the position here.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The Crab sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Law misses with a takedown
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Law swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Crab counters with a crisp right that sends Law to the canvas! The Crab follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!
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Event:
ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mendes drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
#TD#
Law decides to pull guard.
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Law has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Law trying his best to control but Mendes has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes takes Law's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Law is in trouble.
Law might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Law wants to escape the position.
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Law is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
Law trying to control but not successfully.
Mendes is hanging on to Law's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes controlling from the back.
Mendes not allowing Law to control his hands. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Law preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mendes.
I would not like to be Law right now.
#SUB2#
Law won't enjoy being in this position. Mendes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Law is tapping - it's over boys! Mendes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Mendes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 102 Reign - Gonza
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Medrano works Law's body with a nice hook.
Medrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Medrano wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##SU2#
Law stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Medrano is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medrano wants to get back to his feet.
Medrano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Law is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medrano is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Medrano is trying to control but can't.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Law wants to pass the guard but Medrano is defending well.
Law is thwarting Medrano's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.#TD#
Medrano gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Law makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Medrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Medrano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Medrano walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medrano sprawls well. Medrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Medrano scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Medrano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Medrano has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Medrano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Law wants the takedown. Medrano is fighting it off but Law persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Medrano's guard against the cage.
Medrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Medrano wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medrano trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medrano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Law cracks Medrano with a solid left hand.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Medrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Medrano works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medrano has Law pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Law breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Medrano lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Medrano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Law sitting in guard here, content to control.
Law trying to control but Medrano is working from the bottom.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Medrano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Law has picked Medrano up and slammed him! Medrano can't keep hold of the triangle and Law manages to pass to side control!
Medrano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Law remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Law working the ground and pound but Medrano is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medrano is not content to let Law control the position.
Medrano tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position. #T4#
Law lands an elbow.
Medrano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medrano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Medrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Medrano throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Medrano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Law misses with the combination.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Medrano clinches.
Medrano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Law won't allow it.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Law manages to break the clinch.
Medrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Medrano is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard. #T1#
Law uses his free foot to push down on Medrano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medrano.
Medrano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.
Law landing punches.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medrano can't escape the position.
Law controlling from mount. #T2#
Law tries to control but Medrano wriggling away.
Law content just to control the position here.
Law trying to control but Medrano is having none of it.
Medrano working to try and regain half guard.
Law lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Damien Law has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Law landing punches.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Medrano is rocked!
Law working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Medrano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Medrano bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Law and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Law!
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Event:
ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masters. #ES#
Law bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Law was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law wants to stand but Masters is controlling his arm.
Masters tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position.
Masters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Masters is pressing down on Law's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Law is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Masters has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Law is looking to defend but Masters has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Law! Masters pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Law taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Masters!
In his post fight interview, Chad Masters started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lianjie tries to clinch but Law moves away #TD#
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Law not doing much here.
Lianjie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Law content to control rather than advance.
Lianjie is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Lianjie is looking to improve his position but Law isn't that keen on the idea.
Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lianjie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lianjie is looking to escape.
Law lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lianjie hang on?#T2#
Lianjie tries to hold on but Law postures up.
Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Lianjie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Law trying to control but Lianjie is having none of it.
Law avoids the attempt from Lianjie to control.#T3#
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lianjie is looking to escape.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lianjie looks a forlorn figure.
Law looking to control but Lianjie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lianjie is trying to reverse the position but instead Law has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Law wants to control but Lianjie manages to buck him off and is now in Law's guard! Nice work there by Lianjie!
Law is pulling down on Lianjie's head to control his posture.
Lianjie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lianjie wanted to stand there but Law had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lianjie looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lianjie lands with a cross.
Lianjie tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Law was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lianjie.
Lianjie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law appears to be looking for a big counter.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lianjie finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head. #CL#
Law clinches up with Lianjie and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lianjie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Law tries to clinch
and Lianjie counters with a nice body shot.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Lianjie sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lianjie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Lianjie throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Lianjie lands a nice looking body kick.
Law takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damien Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lianjie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Law scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lianjie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Lianjie turns into Law and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lianjie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law pulls Lianjie in close to his closed guard and prevents Lianjie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lianjie wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Law is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Law controls Lianjie momentarily but Lianjie frees himself.
Law is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lianjie is controlling him.
Law managing to control the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Lianjie from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Law is pulling down on Lianjie's head to control his posture.
Law continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lianjie throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Lianjie tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Law throws a lazy head kick
and Lianjie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Law shoots in.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lianjie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Lianjie slips nicely into half guard.
Lianjie wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to hold on to Lianjie's head to control him but Lianjie postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Lianjie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lianjie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lianjie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lianjie but Lianjie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lianjie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Lianjie scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Law tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
Law tries for a takedown but Lianjie circles away easily
and Lianjie counters with a big right hand! Oh Law is in trouble here! Lianjie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Lianjie!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
and Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Law gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Law.
Law controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Law trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #T1#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
Law is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Law working away.
Law creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Law postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Law decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Law keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Law.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Law looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law postures up.
#T3#
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Law is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Law has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Law should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Law should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Law moves into the clinch.
Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Law gets control of Mendes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Law will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Law trying to strike off his back.
Law trying to strike off his back.
Law controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Law wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes is taking a breather. Law says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendes is thwarting Law's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Law throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendes advances position into side control!
Mendes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Law tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Law might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Law prevents Mendes from taking his back.#T4#
Law has given up his back here. Will Mendes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Law is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendes.
You can see the frustration on Law's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Law doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Law on his heels. He'll look to pass Law's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Mendes controlling from side mount.
Law is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes advances to full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Law tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but Law doesn't allow it.
Law on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Law tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Law is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law really wants to buck Mendes off and get back to his feet.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mendes keeps control of the position as Law tries to break free.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Law tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes controlling the position well here. Law rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Law manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Mendes pulls Law in close to his closed guard and prevents Law from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Law is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mendes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Law has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mendes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Law drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law wants to control the position but Mendes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Law is trying to control but Mendes manages to pass to mount!
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes controlling his opponent. #T4#
Law tries to control Mendes's body but Mendes pushes him off. Law squirms to his side and now Mendes has his back!
Mendes has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Mendes.
I've got Mendes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Mendes!
Our winner, Rafael Mendes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 53 Hope - Murhaa
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Stavros lands a head shot.
Stavros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stavros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Law.
Stavros connects with a looping right hand.
Law takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stavros connects with a nice looking jab.
Stavros lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Stavros connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back.
Stavros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stavros as he jumps to the side.
Stavros throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stavros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Stavros.
Stavros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Stavros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stavros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayiotis Stavros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Law.#TD2#
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stavros's guard.#ES#
Stavros wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stavros.
Stavros cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Law is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Damien Law has been cut.
Stavros closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Law! Stavros dives in looking to finish! Law is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panayiotis Stavros!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Law puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Birchack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchack.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Birchack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Law stacks Birchack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Law!
Law remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Birchack is trying to get back to half guard.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
Birchack regains half guard.
Law thows a huge punch but Birchack dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birchack is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Law jumps into side control!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Birchack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Birchack looking for a kimura from the bottom but Law passes into side control!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Birchack striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Birchack taking a bit of punishment here - Law scoring with strikes.
Birchack sneaks back into half guard.
Law prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Law wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Birchack lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T3#
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Law has passed into side control.
Birchack throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Birchack tries to buck Law off but Law is having none of it.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Law content just to control the position here.
Birchack regains half guard.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Birchack lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Birchack.
Birchack is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is trying to remain composed but Birchack is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Law will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Birchack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Law defends it well.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Birchack in a clinch.
Birchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Law manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Law pulls guard successfully.
Birchack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Birchack is working Law over with some ground and pound from side control.
Law tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Birchack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack scoring with punches from side control.
Birchack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Birchack lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Law is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Birchack's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Birchack in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Law looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Birchack turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Damien Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sparx in a clinch.
Sparx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Law ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Law no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law pulls Sparx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Sparx throwing strikes but missing.
Sparx stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Law is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law looks for a takedown but Sparx sprawls well.
Sparx throws a counter combo.#CL#
Law clinches.
Law lands a body shot.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Sparx blocks with his arms.
Sparx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Law is trying to trip Sparx. He has hold of a leg but Sparx is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Law persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3##SU#
Law stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Sparx counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sparx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Sparx stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
Law is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaime Sparx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Law tries a low kick but Sparx avoids it.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Law.#TD#
Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Law stands and steps away. Sparx gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparx unleashes a big counter combination but Law bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Law fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a straight right hand.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.#T2#
Sparx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparx has wrist control.
Law passes Sparx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Law lands a nice short elbow.
Sparx is looking to improve his position.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
Sparx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Law is pressing down on Sparx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparx is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Sparx's temple. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law prevents Sparx from improving his position.
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparx is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law controlling his opponent.
Law raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Law shoots and misses
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparx. #TD#
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Law happy to just control the position for now.
Law has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.
Law working the head with strikes.
Law looks up at the clock and then as Sparx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Law smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparx struggling a bit here.
Law grinds an elbow into Sparx's temple.
Law in side control lands a decent elbow.
Law is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Law's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparx can do to turn this around?
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Law taking a breather here. #SU#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Law rushes Sparx and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sparx is trying to pull guard but Law turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparx wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sparx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sparx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Law manages to break the clinch.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Sparx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
Jaime Sparx spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Law dodges the punch combination from Kind.
Kind throws a lazy head kick
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kind circles away.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kind wants to counter with a clinch but Law pushes him away.
Kind blocks a head kick by Law.
Kind tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kind throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Kind tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law advances to half guard.
Kind won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Kind is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kind avoid being mounted?
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law is looking to stall here but Kind recovers full guard.
Kind controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Law wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Kind misses. #CL2#
Kind gets a clinch. #BC#
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kind is being controlled here. #SU#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kind checks it well.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kind shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Kind to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kind looks winded!
Law wants to stand but Kind is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control but Kind passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Law is working away.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Kind is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kind feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Kind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Law moves into range and clinches up with Kind.
Kind trying to control the position but instead, Law has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kind into the cage.
Kind is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kind seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Law manages to mount him!
#T1#
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind is working to get back to half guard.
Kind keeps trying to improve his position.
Law looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law landing punches.
Law wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kind looks a forlorn figure.
Kind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law trying to control but Kind is having none of it. #T3#
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Law has hold of Kind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kind is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Kind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Law. #T4#
Kind tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law controlling from the full mount.
Law lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law controlling his opponent.
Kind can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Kind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kind fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Law drives through with a takedown into Kind's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kind goes for a double leg but Law avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Law continues to drive forward.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kind or perhaps it was just good defense by Law, which made it look bad.
Damien Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#T1#
Kind tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Kind tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Kind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kind.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Kind is quick to defend against it.
Kind fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kind defends it well. #T2#
Kind trying to control here.
Law not doing much here.
Kind wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kind regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law. #T3##SUB2#
Kind throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?
Law forces his way into half guard.
Kind is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law prevents Kind from improving his position.
Law performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.#SU#
Law decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Law fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rios to the ground. Law is now in Rios's guard.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law passes Rios's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Law tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rios wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Law is taking a breather. Rios says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Rios's head.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Law keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Rios's temple.
Law slows the pace down in half guard.
Law is nestled in close to Rios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Rios wants to control but Law passes into side.
#SUB2#
Law tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Law has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rios is trying to get back to his feet.
Rios is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Law's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Law wants to control but Rios is keeping him busy.
Rios is trying to control but can't.
Law tries to stand and escape but Rios is controlling the position.
Law is looking to stall here but Rios recovers full guard.
Law stays in close to Rios's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Law feints and as Rios raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rios's guard.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Rios trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Law closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
Damien Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Law not doing much here.
Rios slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Law wants to pass the guard but Rios is keeping the position.
Rios trying to control the position here.
Rios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. #REVR#
Rios wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Law is trying to control the position but Rios postures up.
Rios trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Rios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Law is looking for a triangle but Rios pushes his legs off easily.
Law thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rios is standing up over Law. Law looks to escape but Rios dives into side control.
Law manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Still in half guard, Law seems content to control.
Rios controlling the position well.
Rios is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Law not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law is thwarting Rios's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Law bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rios is looking for a sweep.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rios tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position.
Rios is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Law tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rios trying his best to control but Law has mounted him.
Law is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rios can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Law in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Law controlling from mount.
Law lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rios hang on?#ROC2#
Rios is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Law.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Law's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Law!
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